Quote: (08-21-2018 09:49 AM)scrambled Wrote:
"small talk" and Kiev don't go together. Deliver Game / LMS or STFU.
Yea, most Ukrainians from Kiev I've met so have a strong distaste for small talk. Some of them will even say stuff like "No, let's not talk about this boring topic" and then they'll take some time to think of a better topic and the conversation with continue smoothly.
Also, OP, take into account that not everyone necessarily feels comfortable speaking English. Some are well aware of their limitations and prefer not to speak the language. If you can make them feel comfortable speaking or show that you're comfortable making mistakes speaking Russian, that can smoothen the process